David Duchovny
Mon 12.10.
19:30
Melkweg, Amsterdam
€ 46
American actor and musician David Duchovny performs at Melkweg in Amsterdam.
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 in Amsterdam
Starting today
J. Cole: The Fall-Off Tour
Mon 12.10.
20:00
Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam
J. Cole brings The Fall-Off Tour to Amsterdam. Ticket prices are available under 'Experiences' on the event page.
Khalid
Mon 12.10.
AFAS LIVE, Amsterdam
American singer Khalid takes the stage at AFAS LIVE Amsterdam.
Froukje - Album Release Show
Mon 12.10.
19:00
Melkweg, Amsterdam
€ 40,25
Froukje celebrates the release of her second album 'Kijk Je Naar Mij?' with two exclusive shows at Melkweg on 11 and 12 October.
Khalid: It's Always Summer Somewhere Tour
Mon 12.10.
20:00
Amsterdam
American pop and R&B singer Khalid performs his 'It's Always Summer Somewhere Tour' in Amsterdam.
Aries Spears Live
Mon 12.10.
19:00
De Meervaart, Amsterdam
Stand-up comedian Aries Spears performs live at De Meervaart.
Duo 12-21: Classical & Electric Guitars
Mon 12.10.
19:30
Splendor, Amsterdam
Two young guitarists blend classical and electric instruments in a programme spanning Bach and Debussy through Steve Reich and Philip Glass, with jazz arrangements.
Dominique Fils-Aimé
Mon 12.10.
19:00
Melkweg, Amsterdam
€ 25,30
Check the time schedule at www.melkweg.nl. Entry to this event is entirely via smartphone. Your tickets are available in the Ticketmaster app and your online account.
Froukje - albumrelease show
Mon 12.10.
19:00
Melkweg, Amsterdam
Check the time schedule at www.melkweg.nl. Entry to this event is entirely via smartphone. Your tickets are available in the Ticketmaster app and your online account.
Also running
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
Sunday Celebration
Sun 18.1. – Sun 3.1.
in progress
Wereldmuseum Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Every Sunday, Wereldmuseum Amsterdam hosts a celebration featuring music, dance, and culture from around the world.
Martine Gutierrez - Wunderkind
Sat 27.6. – Sun 18.10.
in progress
Huis Marseille, Museum voor Fotografie, Amsterdam
Photography exhibition by Martine Gutierrez at Huis Marseille exploring questions of artistic identity and self-formation.
Leonardo doll Vinci
Sat 27.6. – Sun 18.10.
in progress
Huis Marseille, Museum voor Fotografie, Amsterdam
Martine Gutierrez reinterprets iconic masterworks through a personal lens in the photography exhibition 'Leonardo doll Vinci' at Huis Marseille.
Amsterdam Museum Festival
Thu 3.9. – Fri 11.12.
in progress
Huis Willet-Holthuysen, Amsterdam
The Amsterdam Museum marks its centenary with a hundred-day festival featuring workshops, guided tours, exhibitions at multiple venues, and complimentary cake.
Nadav Kander - The Edge of Things
Fri 18.9. – Wed 17.2.
in 2 days (153 days)
Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Foam showcases a major solo exhibition by renowned photographer Nadav Kander, featuring work spanning four decades of contemporary photography.
Abracadabra - Secrets from Houdini to Hans Klok
Fri 25.9. – Mon 29.3.
(186 days)
Joods Museum, Amsterdam
Explore the history of magic and illusion, from legendary escape artist Houdini to contemporary magician Hans Klok, in this behind-the-scenes exhibition.
Van Gogh by Feel
Sat 21.5. – Sat 12.12.
in progress
Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam
Interactive programme at the Van Gogh Museum designed for blind and visually impaired visitors, experienced alongside sighted companions or guides.
Museum Visit for Seniors
Mon 19.9. – Mon 14.12.
in progress
Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam
A guided tour of the Van Gogh Museum tailored for seniors, offering a relaxed pace, deeper insights into Van Gogh's life and art, and the chance to connect with fellow visitors.
Carel Visser in the Rijksmuseum Gardens
Fri 5.6. – Sun 25.10.
in progress
Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Thirteen monumental sculptures by artist Carel Visser are displayed together this summer in the Rijksmuseum Gardens - a rare opportunity to encounter his imposing iron and bronze works among the trees.
Game On
Fri 10.7. – Mon 26.10.
in progress
NEMO Science Museum, Amsterdam
NEMO Science Museum's Game On exhibition examines how video games transform the way we play, connect, and express ourselves.
Yayoi Kusama
Fri 11.9. – Sun 17.1.
in progress
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, Amsterdam
The Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam presents a major retrospective of Yayoi Kusama, one of the most influential artists of the past century. The exhibition covers more than seventy years of her work.
Strange Fruit 2.0
Fri 9.10. – Sun 4.4.
(178 days)
Het Scheepvaartmuseum, Amsterdam
Choreographer Sedrig Verwoert explores dance in the diaspora through his travels to Suriname and Curaçao, featuring the dance film Strange Fruit 2.0.
Things That Matter
Mon 1.10. – Sun 31.12.
in progress
Wereldmuseum Amsterdam, Amsterdam
An exhibition exploring personal objects that speak to migration, identity, and belonging at the Wereldmuseum Amsterdam.
Our Colonial Legacy
Fri 24.6. – Wed 30.6.
in progress
Wereldmuseum Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Exhibition examining how colonialism shaped the modern world, featuring stories of resistance, survival, and personal agency.
Night at the Museum
Thu 27.2. – Thu 15.10.
in progress
Huis Marseille, Museum voor Fotografie, Amsterdam
Huis Marseille opens its doors in the evening for visitors who want to spend time with photography after a day in the city.
Unfinished Past
Fri 9.5. – Sun 3.1.
in progress
Wereldmuseum Amsterdam, Amsterdam
The exhibition 'Unfinished Past' at the Wereldmuseum Amsterdam explores the ongoing debate about the restitution of colonial heritage objects.
Glass Made in Antiquity
Fri 16.5. – Sun 1.11.
in progress
Allard Pierson, Amsterdam
Over 200 ancient glass objects on display at the Allard Pierson. A fascinating look at how this delicate material has endured through the ages.
Tell On... In Conversation with Holocaust Survivors
Fri 14.11. – Sun 6.6.
in progress
Nationaal Holocaustmuseum, Amsterdam
Exhibition featuring interviews with twelve Holocaust survivors from across Europe, created in partnership with the USC Shoah Foundation.
WORN
Fri 27.3. – Sun 21.3.
in progress
Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, Amsterdam
A fashion presentation featuring 24 garments across centuries, each with its own story of wear, repair, and craftsmanship.
Diana Blok in the Kunstkabinet
Fri 17.4. – Sun 18.10.
in progress
Joods Museum, Amsterdam
Diana Blok examines her family history through photography, text, and film in the project Time Tells, presented at the Joods Museum's Kunstkabinet.
Kho Liang Ie - Mid-Century Modernist
Thu 14.5. – Sun 18.10.
in progress
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, Amsterdam
The Stedelijk Museum showcases the first major retrospective of Kho Liang Ie, a key figure in Dutch mid-century design and furniture.
The Land of Hagelslag. Building a New World Together
Fri 22.5. – Sun 8.11.
in progress
H'ART Museum, Amsterdam
Congolese art collective CATPC presents their first exhibition on the Amstel, exploring collaborative world-building and renewal.
The Discovery Place
Fri 5.6. – Sun 3.1.
in progress
Allard Pierson, Amsterdam
The Allard Pierson opens a permanent exhibition exploring archaeology, where visitors discover excavations and archaeological finds.
The Art of Transformation
Sat 4.7. – Sun 29.11.
in progress
Allard Pierson, Amsterdam
Exhibition exploring how theatre transforms identity through costumes, masks, photographs and set designs from the Allard Pierson's Theatre Collection.
Queer Amsterdam, the Pink City
Thu 9.7. – Sun 4.4.
in progress
De Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam
Exhibition exploring the history of Amsterdam's LHBTQIA+ community at De Nieuwe Kerk during WorldPride 2026.
The Descent from the Cross (ca. 1530)
Sat 1.8. – Thu 31.12.
in progress
Museum Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder, Amsterdam
Pieter Coecke van Aelst's restored Descent from the Cross returns to Museum Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder, accompanied by a documentary on its restoration.
The Nature of Remembering
Fri 4.9. – Sun 1.11.
in progress
W139, Amsterdam
Group exhibition examining memory politics and ecological bodies, organized by artist Lawil Karama and historian Megan Hoetger.
Hailun Ma - Hometown
Fri 18.9. – Wed 20.1.
in 2 days (125 days)
Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Hailun Ma's first major solo exhibition outside China, using fashion as a lens for social observation. On view at Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam.
Keerthana Kunnath - Not What You Saw
Fri 18.9. – Fri 27.11.
in 2 days (71 days)
Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam, Amsterdam
London-based photographer Keerthana Kunnath uses her camera to investigate socio-cultural issues in her first major museum solo show at Foam.
Vincent Ruijters - Crimson Gilt
Fri 18.9. – Sun 21.3.
in 2 days (185 days)
Het Scheepvaartmuseum, Amsterdam
Artist Vincent Ruijters presents 'Crimson Gilt', a textile installation evoking the sunken VOC ship the Amsterdam, tracing historic sailing routes to Japan and Indonesia.
Ulrich Seidl - On Life, Love and Death
Sat 19.9. – Sun 31.1.
in 3 days (135 days)
Eye Filmmuseum, Amsterdam
Eye Filmmuseum presents the first exhibition and complete film retrospective of Austrian filmmaker Ulrich Seidl in the Netherlands, exploring life, love and death.
Experimenteerdrift
Sat 19.9. – Sun 3.1.
in 3 days (107 days)
Museum Rembrandthuis, Amsterdam
Exhibition exploring artists who experiment on paper, from Rembrandt to contemporary creators.
Transcripts of a Sea
Sat 10.10. – Sun 4.4.
(177 days)
Het Scheepvaartmuseum, Amsterdam
Photographer Stephan Vanfleteren explores five years of maritime discovery in this exhibition at the Maritime Museum.
Walk: Treasures of Social Housing
Thu 5.2. – Sat 28.11.
in progress
Museum Het Schip, Amsterdam
A guided walk exploring the architectural heritage of Amsterdam's Spaarndammer neighbourhood, starting from Museum Het Schip.
Walking Tour: Diamonds of the South
Sat 21.2. – Sat 2.1.
in progress
Museum Het Schip, Amsterdam
A guided walking tour through the architectural masterpieces of Plan Zuid, designed in the Amsterdam School style.
Walk: Architects of South Amsterdam
Sat 7.3. – Sat 19.12.
in progress
Museum Het Schip, Amsterdam
A guided walk through Plan Zuid highlighting the architects of the Amsterdam School and their architectural legacy in this historic neighbourhood.
Sunday Arrangement Scheepvaarthuis | Guided Tour
Wed 13.5. – Sun 27.12.
in progress
Museum Het Schip, Amsterdam
Guided tour of the historic Scheepvaarthuis with a luxury arrangement on Sunday afternoon in Amsterdam.
Yoga in the Museum
Sun 15.2. – Sun 13.12.
in progress
Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam
Sunday morning yoga session at the Van Gogh Museum, surrounded by Van Gogh's masterpieces.
Visit the Oude Kerk Tower
Sat 25.4. – Sat 31.10.
in progress
Oude Kerk, Amsterdam
Climb the 67-metre Oude Kerk Tower, Amsterdam's oldest viewpoint, and discover remnants of the city's earliest past.
Hard Mondays Amsterdam - HARD TECHNO NIGHT
Mon 21.9. – Tue 22.9.
in 5 days (2 days)
John Doe, Amsterdam
Hard Mondays Amsterdam brings a hard techno evening with NO1ELSE at John Doe.
Who is my neighbour? - photography workshop with Marte Visser
Tue 29.9. – Tue 27.10.
(29 days)
Portugese Synagoge Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Three-day photography workshop with Marte Visser teaching you to observe and photograph communities and people through your own perspective.
Afrovibes Amsterdam
Fri 2.10. – Mon 12.10.
(11 days)
Afrovibes Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Afrovibes Festival marks its 20th anniversary with contemporary art, dance, music and spoken word from the African continent and diaspora, exploring the theme Liquid Traces | Vloeibare Sporen.
El Vacilon de Los Domingos · Latin Sunday
Sun 20.9. – Mon 21.9.
in 4 days (2 days)
Out, Amsterdam
Latin dance night at Out every Sunday with live music and DJ sets until 3 a.m.